Team Webster's Groove to Real Estate + Living

July/August 2020

REAL ESTATE + TEAM WEBSTER S GROOVE TO

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Everything seems upside down, turned around from how we treat the planet, animals and one another. What can we do? During high school I had a dream of being an oceanographer...and explore the world with Jacques Cousteau and his crew on the Calypso (that’s a story for another time). I love animals and nature and as a kid you always found me in tidal pools, frog ponds or deep in the woods exploring and bringing critters home that my family put up with.

Today I worry that my children and grand-children will not have those same opportunities I enjoyed. Globally wildlife and ecosystems are being destroyed. Years ago we began reusing and recycling but apparently that is not enough to help; it’s good but not enough.

Perhaps we need to totally rethink some of the products we use and ask ourselves if it is something that is really necessary. Or even ask ourselves how could we reinvent the product.

There are more and more ideas being thought about. One concept #buildbackbetter, asks us if we all commit to do just one thing to protect our environment we could build a better tomorrow. Eating plant based foods is one way we are working at building a better tomorrow. What could you do? Let’s put together a list of ideas.

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TRI-STATE MARKET RECAP

MAY/JUNE 2020

New Castle/N. Kent County, DE

1,571 NEW LISTINGS 1,475 LISTINGS PENDED 1,145 LISTINGS SOLD Jay Webster REALTOR® SRES, Certified Home Stager Certified Home Selling Advisor Certified Home Buying Advisor

Bill Webster REALTOR® CRS, SRES, ABR, GRI, SFR, ePro Certified Home Selling Advisor Certified Home Buying Advisor

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2020 TEAM WEBSTER NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT ALREADY LISTED PROPERTIES. INFORMATION HERE WITHIN IS NOT WARRANTED.

Cecil County, MD

305 NEW LISTINGS 317 LISTINGS PENDED 243 LISTINGS SOLD Southern Chester County, PA

686 NEW LISTINGS 495 LISTINGS PENDED 279 LISTINGS SOLD Source: Bright MLS

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Cherry Soft Serve (Banana) Ice Cream INGREDIENTS 4 medium-sized bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces and frozen 1 cup frozen cherries 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tbsp to 1/2 cup unsweetened plant based milk, as needed 2 tbsp mini vegan chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a food processor, combine the frozen banana pieces, cherries, and vanilla extract.

2. Process until creamy, adding plant based milk one tablespoon at a time as necessary.

3. Pulse in chocolate chips, serve!

Summer

Lettuce Cups INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen roasted corn, thawed 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed 1 mango chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup jar red bell peppers, chopped 1 fresh jalapeno pepper finely chopped 1/4 coarsley chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 3 tbsp fresh lime juice Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper 12-16 leaves romaine lettuce hearts 1/2 avocado, diced

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine the corn, beans, mango, tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder and lime zest and juice in bowl.

Season with salt and pepper.

2. Spoon the bean mixture onto the romaine hearts and top with the the avocado.

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Real Estate Outlook:

Adopt Lily

SUMMER SHOULD BE BIG Leaders of both large and small firms envision an active summer selling season. Low inventory and a potential return of the coronavirus, however, remain points of concern.

There has been a gradual recovery of the housing market during the coronavirus pandemic, and the economics indicate a potentially robust next few months.

In our local market we have seen multiple bidding wars. In other news I have read that furloughed real estate professionals are already coming back to other brokerages as well. And fingers crossed that supply shortages appear to be easing at least a little bit.

That doesn’t mean the market has fully recovered, but the takeaway is that overall, we and others across our area and the country there is a optimistic feeling right now.

So that being said, if you or anyone you know is thinking about buying or selling real estate let’s get together and talk about the market in further detail. Interest rates are still incredibly low with no signs of increasing. Win, Win, Win!

Lily is a wonderful cat, who has gone through a lot in her life. This past winter Bill rescued her from our neighborhood one extremely cold night. The next day we noticed she had a huge cut on her side and off to vet Bill and Lily went. Because she was considered a wild cat and the cause of her wound unknown, and concern about rabis, the vet was required to report her to the Delaware Agricultural Department.

Who then with an official 6 page letter, required us to keep her quarantined in our house for six months! For added fun our two dogs knew there was somone new living in the basement and that made new challenges as well.

Today the good news is Lily is healthy and putting on weight and purrs all the time...except because of the dogs she remains confined living in our basement. Lily needs a home. She deserves a loving home to call her own. Maybe you or someone you know can help.

Call Bill at 302-367-5285. Or email bill@teamwebsterhomes.com

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Tri-State MARKET SNAPSHOT SOLD $270,000

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE Willow Grove Mill BEDROOMS, BATHS: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,400 s.f. LOT SIZE: .16 acres ORIGINAL LIST PRICE: $265,000 DOM 5

SOLD $252,900

CECIL COUNTY, MD Charlestown Crossing BEDROOMS, BATHS: 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,800 s.f. LOT SIZE: .05 acres ORIGINAL LIST PRICE: $249,900 DOM 2

SOLD $331,443

CHESTER COUNTY, PA Harlow Pointe BEDROOMS, BATHS: 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,590 s.f. LOT SIZE: .08 acre ORIGINAL LIST PRICE: $339,900 DOM 35

We must do better than this!

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Jay’s Top Ten Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale.

1. Make sure the front door is clean and says “Welcome”.

2. Remove excess furniture.

3. Remove half the stuff in closets, including off the closet floor.

4. Minimize what is on counters.

5. Make beds and hide all laundry.

6. Make sure sinks are clean.

7. Hide all personal hygiene and perscription items.

8. Remove trash cans from view, inside and outside.

9. Clean all windows.

10. Clean, clean, house... inside and out.

AFTER

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER AFTER

BEFORE

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HOLD YOUR HORSES! Literally and figuratively. I grew up with horses and this property was such fun to visit and photograph. Just to pat the horses and give them carrots was a pleasure. This horse property has a lot offer: Main Home with four bedrooms and one and half baths. In-Law Suite with 2 bedrooms and one bath. Guest cottage with one bedroom and one bath and deck to above ground pool. Horse Barn with three stalls and tack room. Separate Amish Horse Stalls (four) and chicken coop. Seven acres with multiple fenced pastures and stream. Multiple outbuildings around the property as well. There is also pavilion pole barn for entertaining and plenty of space for trailer or vehicle parking. Located in Cecil County, MD, near Fair Hill and all horse events.

Live and work from home at this true working horse farm. Permanently board horses or for local special events. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind working horse farm with income producing opportunities.

Call Jay Webster for a tour and let’s walk around the property!

302-470-0043 or email: jay@teamwebsterhomes.com

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MAIN HOUSE - BACK VIEW

MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN

MAIN HOUSE - OPEN WITH VIEWS

GUEST COTTAGE - POOL & VIEWS

MAIN BARN - TOTALLY RE-BUILT

AMISH STALLS & CHICKEN COOP

SPACE FOR TRAILERS & PARKING

7 ACRES - PASTURES & STREAM

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Our buyers are converting the upstairs bathroom to accomodate their several kids. What a great idea!

Can’t wait to see the finished bathroom.

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Your Own Zero Waste Insect Repellent

How to make a simple green alternative to the toxic and damaging insect repellents that are on the market. When we can its a good thing to make your own products to reduce our impact and waste. If you don’t have certain ingredients when making stuff ask friends...they may have it...or go to Amazon!

Method: 1. In a pourable container add half a cup of filtered water.

2. Add Half a cup of witch hazel.

3. Add 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil.

4. And add 20 drops of any combination these essential oils - Citronella, Clove, Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Sandalwood (I like the Eucalyptus version).

5. Stir well with a fork or whisk.

6. Pour your mixture into a repurposed old spray bottle you may have at home, or a glass spray bottle�.

To use, simply spray all over your body avoiding the face. This should warn bugs away, without needing to use harmful chemicals.

This recipe from @plantbasednews on Instagram.

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Should I price my home higher to leave room for negotiations?

This is a common pricing mistake that sellers make. Many sellers believe they should price their home $5,000 higher than what an experienced Realtor suggests to leave room for negotiations and low-ball offers. A well priced home will sell quickly and will sell for close to the listing price. Today’s home buyers are very well educated. A seller who prices their home high to leave room for negotiations can actually be costing themselves more money than if they price it to reflect the suggested market value.

How long does the listing agreement last?

When it comes to the length of a listing agreement, every real estate agent will have a different period of time. With Team Webster we typically have a one year agreement where after 3 months either party can get out of the contract with one days written notice. We review the typical days on market when determining the period of time before both parties can get out of the contract.

Got questions or curious about anything real estate?

Email us: info@teamwebsterhomes.com

It’s a good time for conversations.

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WHAT’S YOUR HOME REALLY WORTH?

Service Areas: Avondale, PA Bear, DE Cecil County, MD Chadds Ford Township, PA Chester County, PA Delaware County, PA Dover, DE Elkton, MD Glasgow, Newark, DE Hockessin, DE

Kennett Square, PA Kent County, DE Landenberg, PA Lincoln University, PA New Garden, PA New London, PA Middletown, DE New Castle County, DE New Castle, DE Newark, DE

North East, MD Oxford, PA Pike Creek, DE Rising Sun, MD Smyrna, DE West Chester, PA West Grove, PA Wilmington, DE

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Looking For Accidentally Vegan Food?

Foods are accidentally vegan when they contain only plant-based ingredients. There are lots of products available in supermarkets that were not created specifically for vegans, but do not contain any meat, dairy, eggs or honey...which makes these products ‘accidentally vegan’.

Lots of the food people eat every day is accidentally vegan, including bread and pasta, fries, and potato chips...here are some we found.

And many of these items you will find in our pantry!

Accidentally vegan candy There are lots of sweets that are accidentally vegan. You can find most of them in your local supermarket. l Starbursts l Twizzlers l Swedish Fish l Skittles

l Jolly Ranchers

l Charmed Blow Pops

Accidentally vegan chocolate You’ll find lots of accidentally vegan chocolate in supermarkets. l Lindt Excellence – 70%, 85% and 90% Dark Chocolate l Dollar General Dark Chocolate (large bar)

Accidentally vegan crackers Lots of ordinary crackers and cookies are accidentally vegan. l Triscuit Crackers

l Shop Rite Saltines l Ritz Crackers

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Accidentally vegan cereal There are lots of cereals that are accidentally vegan, since most cereal is mostly grains. l Kellogg’s Raisin Bran l Shoprite Frosted Flakes l Post Shredded Wheat Cereals

l Post Grape-Nuts

If you’re looking for accidental vegan cereals, you need to look out for Vitamin D3, gelatin, as these can sometimes be hidden within the ingredients and are not vegan.

Accidentally vegan fast food You can buy accidentally vegan fast food at many fast food restaurants.

If you’re looking for fries, onion rings make sure they are not cooked in lard, or in the same oil as the meat, and you should be good to go. l Subway’s veggie delight (look out for sauces that contain egg and milk or bread that contains cheese) l Starbucks BBQ Vegan Wrap With Jackfruit And Slaw l Burger King fries and Impossible Whopper (without the mayo)

Some common accidentally vegan foods l Most bread (look out for eggs and milk) l Most pasta (look out for eggs and milk) l Most peanut butter

l Real Maple Syrup

l Most instant noodles

l Most stir-fry sauces (look out for anchovies)

l Most spices

l Most frozen/refrigerated veg (look out for stuff glazed with butter) l Pretty much the whole fruit and vegetable aisle l Agave and maple syrups

l Baked beans

l Rice

l Most hummus

l Most jams

l Marie Callender’s Apple Pie l OreIda Tater Tots

l SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels

l Cracker Jack

l Luigi’s Real Italian Ice

l Stacy’s Pita Chips

l Hershey’s Genuine Chocolate Syrup

Reading food labels will make it easier for you to compare foods and find the foods that have the nutritional value your family needs. Help you make healthy choices.

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